Window sill (draft)

By skully

We’re fire-fighting with my mind though
It was dark its getting darker still
Looking back at moments curtains drawn
Peeping out scared, slumped at the window sill

The child within lives today he's in what I do
He’s in everything I try to say
And maybe by living back we might
Find a new place to live a safer way

But just now the needle brings the warmth
I don’t even need that safety inside
But its not all that its cracked up to be
There’s only so much space in the syringe to hide

So maybe tomorrow another cliché
But only if I find some room on the pavement tonight
Or maybe a door way any where
Just as long as it’s away from the light

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© 2008 skully
Published on Tuesday, October 7, 2008.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • Leith Plunkett On Tuesday, October 7, 2008, Leith Plunkett (239)By person wrote:

    Very powerful words, especially the third paragraph. The line (There’s only so much space in the syringe to hide) so honest and raw, great shock factor.

  • The Zebra Warrior On Tuesday, October 7, 2008, The Zebra Warrior (1521)By person wrote:

    agreed....you took the basic format a step further with the potency of your lines in all their drug-taking nakedness...powerfully understated and raw indeed...excellent

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